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By Julien Pretot EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey, June 13 (Reuters) – Brazil and Morocco played out a 1-1 draw in the first heavyweight clash of the World Cup on Saturday, with the Africans confirming their potential while exposing familiar weaknesses in their opponents at a sold-out stadium. Ismael Saibari gave Morocco a deserved first-half lead before Vinicius Jr produced a moment of brilliance to restore parity, ensuring the points were […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s common knowledge that ticks can spread infections that cause serious illnesses, including Lyme disease. Now health officials are trying to raise awareness of a lesser-known problem: a life-threatening allergy to meat triggered by tick bites. The problem, known as alpha-gal syndrome, was first linked to a particular species of ticks about 15 years ago. But cases are on the rise as more people report symptoms such […]

By Fernando Kallas EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey, June 13 (Reuters) – Brazil endured a dismal opening 30 minutes against Morocco, with the World Cup giants appearing bereft of ideas before Vinicius Junior hauled them back into the contest with a flash of familiar Real Madrid magic. Some Brazilian observers called it the team’s worst spell of football since the 7-1 loss to Germany in 2014, though unlike that national trauma, […]

By Phil Stewart, Eman Abouhassira and Saad Sayeed WASHINGTON/DUBAI, June 13 (Reuters) – U.S. and Pakistani leaders forecast a Sunday signing of a long-elusive framework agreement to end fighting between the United States and Iran, but Tehran cast doubt over the timing and hardline protesters in Iran voiced opposition. President Donald Trump posted on social media on Saturday that the deal with Iran was scheduled to be signed the next […]

The Colorado Rockies have put right-handed pitcher Chase Dollander on the 60-day injured list with what they suspect might be a UCL injury. The young pitcher left a May 14 game against the Pittsburgh Pirates early due to right arm tightness. An MRI originally diagnosed an elbow sprain, but on Friday manager Warren Schaeffer revealed that a UCL surgery could be forthcoming. “(Dollander) is going for a pre-op appointment soon, […]

KINSHASA, June 13 (Reuters) – The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Democratic Republic of Congo has increased to 710, including 149 deaths, government data showed on Saturday. The number represented the total number of confirmed cases as of Friday, according to a situation report that documented 21 new cases in the previous 24 hours. (Reporting by Congo newsroom; Writing by Robbie Corey-Boulet) Brought to you by www.srnnews.com

By Dave Graham and John Revill ZURICH, June 14 (Reuters) – Swiss voters decide on Sunday whether to back a proposal to cap the country’s population in a referendum likened to Britain’s Brexit vote, which could have far-reaching consequences for the economy and Bern’s relations with the European Union. Driven by concern about immigration, pressure on public services and housing, the constitutional change pitched by the right-wing Swiss People’s Party, […]

CHICAGO (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto has a perfect game after six innings against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. Yamamoto has six strikeouts. He has thrown 72 pitches, 51 for strikes. The Dodgers had a 5-0 lead going into the seventh. Chase Meidroth had the best chance for a hit for the White Sox. He had a liner hook just foul before he struck out swinging […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — A massive UFC event is taking over the White House’s South Lawn. The event celebrates President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday and the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Fights are scheduled for Sunday night, with additional activities planned throughout the weekend. ___ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Brought to you by www.srnnews.com